Cheesman Park
Cheesman Park
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Nicole F
Stone Mountain, GA368 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Saturday, March 25th, 2023 late afternoon
Cheesman Park
Free street parking surrounding the entire park (read all signs/certain months/times of year may not permit parking)
This park was on our list to experience during our week in Denver. We easily found free street parking, we enjoyed a nice park stroll in the cool weather, plenty of people around walking, jogging, conversing, playing with their dogs, singles, couples, families, duo and small groups of folks. We saw some roller skaters having the time of their lives and a whipcracker practicing their skill both intriguing to watch. Porta potty bathrooms but empty hand sanitizers.
The entire park was perfection, beautiful, inviting, safe, relaxing, scenic views, very cool vibes that puts you in an instant good mood. Plenty of benches and space. We throughly enjoyed our time here and we’ll be back when in Denver.
Cheesman Park
Free street parking surrounding the entire park (read all signs/certain months/times of year may not permit parking)
This park was on our list to experience during our week in Denver. We easily found free street parking, we enjoyed a nice park stroll in the cool weather, plenty of people around walking, jogging, conversing, playing with their dogs, singles, couples, families, duo and small groups of folks. We saw some roller skaters having the time of their lives and a whipcracker practicing their skill both intriguing to watch. Porta potty bathrooms but empty hand sanitizers.
The entire park was perfection, beautiful, inviting, safe, relaxing, scenic views, very cool vibes that puts you in an instant good mood. Plenty of benches and space. We throughly enjoyed our time here and we’ll be back when in Denver.
Written March 28, 2023
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veggiechel
Denver, CO11 contributions
Sep 2024 • Solo
My favorite park in Denver! Cheesman Park is so beautiful all year 'round. It feels clean and safe, and I love that it's connected to the Denver Botanic Gardens. I walk the 1.5-mile loop (not including the esplanade) several times a week, and there's always something going on! And dogs....so many adorable dogs....even cats in strollers!
Slackliners every Wednesday, volleyball all summer long, weddings, quinceañeras, picnics, music, dancing at the monument...I swear this is Denver's Central Park (no...not as in formerly Stapleton...as in NYC). It's lively yet mellow...I just love it.
In August 2024, the Secret Garden Bar & Cafe opened on the north side of Cheesman (off 13th + Williams), and it's the perfect place to grab an oatmilk latte and vegan panini. Such a charming location! (SecretGardenBarAndCafe.com)
* Free street parking all around the park
* Botanic Gardens member's gate on east side of Cheesman, by monument
* Feels like being in the mountains––in the heart of the city
* Occasional unhoused visitors simply looking for a place to rest
* Muddy in some places; just walk on the grass
Slackliners every Wednesday, volleyball all summer long, weddings, quinceañeras, picnics, music, dancing at the monument...I swear this is Denver's Central Park (no...not as in formerly Stapleton...as in NYC). It's lively yet mellow...I just love it.
In August 2024, the Secret Garden Bar & Cafe opened on the north side of Cheesman (off 13th + Williams), and it's the perfect place to grab an oatmilk latte and vegan panini. Such a charming location! (SecretGardenBarAndCafe.com)
* Free street parking all around the park
* Botanic Gardens member's gate on east side of Cheesman, by monument
* Feels like being in the mountains––in the heart of the city
* Occasional unhoused visitors simply looking for a place to rest
* Muddy in some places; just walk on the grass
Written September 22, 2024
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Bob L
Winchester, VA675 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
It is a beautiful public park in the middle of the city. Towering apratment buildings all around, century old homes and boarding houses on the edge, beautiful dwellings down the street all empty into this beautiful public green.
It was so lush! No bare spots where soccer kids had worn the grass a way. No paths cut thru to the dirt where peole took short cuts across the grasee. Just big, beautiful and green.
Grab some drinks or coffee and enjoy the peaceful tranquility for an hour or so!
It was so lush! No bare spots where soccer kids had worn the grass a way. No paths cut thru to the dirt where peole took short cuts across the grasee. Just big, beautiful and green.
Grab some drinks or coffee and enjoy the peaceful tranquility for an hour or so!
Written July 22, 2024
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Shelly C
Auburn, NY521 contributions
Jul 2022
We walked here from the City Center and were very happy we did. I think you must have a dog to be here because everyone did. It was a fairly open park but it is right next to the botanical gardens. It was nice to get away from hustle of the city and it provided a great view.
Written July 29, 2022
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Sebastian825dlb
Dallas, TX92 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
This is a very large beautiful green park right in the middle of Denver surrounded by beautiful neighborhood. Built on what use to be a cemetery where most of the graves were never removed so you’re actually walking, laying, playing and relaxing on ground that has thousands of dead below you. Kinda eerie. However, the peacefulness and beauty of the park is amazing. Large open spaces and lots of trees and paths. Can get kinda crowed on nice days.
Written September 22, 2020
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COskier349
Denver, CO23 contributions
I am a native of Denver and we have some great parks here; although, Cheesman Park isn't one of them. It is historically significant and pretty, but, unless you are looking for gay cruising or other indecent activities back in the bushes, don't go. (Yup, all those people sitting in their cars with the window down are looking for something from the cars slowly passing.) I wouldn't bring your children here. I suggest getting out of the city to the mountains or down to Washington Park to experience Colorado's outdoor lifestyle.
Written July 15, 2010
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Jennifer M
Clarksville, TN218 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
Keep in mind that the ground that Cheesman Park was built on was originally a cemetery. Back when Denver was a small town this was a cemetery which was located just outside of town. As Denver starting expanding they dug up all of the bodies and relocated them. Because of this Cheesman is said to be haunted especially where the large building is. Check it out at night!
This park is very clean and beautiful. Dog friendly and people always go to take pictures by the building. I love this place. Also centrally located near Lik's Ice Cream which is great, as well as Voodoo Doughnut!
This park is very clean and beautiful. Dog friendly and people always go to take pictures by the building. I love this place. Also centrally located near Lik's Ice Cream which is great, as well as Voodoo Doughnut!
Written August 8, 2014
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Joe G
Amherst, MA60 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
Cheesman Park is a jewel of a park. No water, so no geese so no goose poop. However there is a lot of dog poop as many people don't pick up after their dogs, and since there is essentially zero enforcement of any park rules by the rangers in the park, there are many off leash dogs and no one picks up after them. So stay on the paths! It's really beautiful--you can see almost the entire front range. 95% of the people who use the park are great--quiet and considerate. But although there are to be no bikes on the paths, I have been hit twice by bicyclists. The park is supposed to be closed at 11PM but at 2:15 in the morning, after the bars close, drunk millennials walk right past our house shouting and yelling into their phones using facebook. As with every Denver park, there are some homeless, but they are quiet and usually nice. If you are a tourist, come visit and you will love the park. If you are a loud, inconsiderate millennial, or a driver with booming bass, please don't.
Written March 4, 2018
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Jerrod G
Denver, CO26 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
This park is GORGEOUS! The roads around it allow for a scenic shortcut through the east capital hill area. On nice days you can see families and friends gathering with SO MANY games of Volleyball, Football, Frisbee or even jus laying about!
Bikes being ridden on the sidewalks and dogs being walked all over. Playgrounds and benches, Pillars of white beauty and grass green and lush as far as the eye can see!
This park has a HUGE and somewhat secret history worth investigating.
It used to be a cemetery and many say that it's haunted! Makes it all the more interesting, if you ask me!
Bikes being ridden on the sidewalks and dogs being walked all over. Playgrounds and benches, Pillars of white beauty and grass green and lush as far as the eye can see!
This park has a HUGE and somewhat secret history worth investigating.
It used to be a cemetery and many say that it's haunted! Makes it all the more interesting, if you ask me!
Written July 9, 2015
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Patsy C
Miami, FL56 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
We walked over to Cheeseman Park from my friend's apartment. We stopped at Whole Foods for some grub, and headed over to the park. We found an empty park table, and setup for a great afternoon. The day was perfect. There were dogs everywhere, which I loved! Groups of friends, groups of families, all just hanging our, relaxing or playing. It was a great way to relax and enjoy the late afternoon. The park has plenty of trees for shade, and plenty of open space for activities.
Written August 13, 2014
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kimcrooks911
Land O Lakes, Florida
Are the paved areas smooth enough for rollerblading? Are there restrictions for use of the paved areas?
Written July 9, 2018
The signs only mention no bicycles, but if you look at the actual park rules on line at the Denver city website, rollerblading and skateboards are prohibited. They do ticket.
Written July 9, 2018
No there is not light rail any ware near. However, depending where you are you can take light rail to a central location and transfer to a city bus. There are multiple buss stops at and near the park.
Written June 28, 2017
If I wanted to host an international festival, there would be food, band of some sort/dj, etc ...who do I need to speak with or get an approval from?
Written July 16, 2015
Dial 311 and ask for the City of Denver Parks Department and reference Cheesman Park rental options. GOOD LUCK WITH THE FESTIVAL and if you need hotel rooms for traveling guests let me know. I work in the Sales department at the Ramada 3 blocks up the street and can give you a great rate! :)
Written July 16, 2015
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